7 years agoTennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is clearly the present and the future for the team with DeMarco Murray likely on his way out. The Titans have high expectations for Henry, and former running back Eddie George thinks Henry can be a "1,500-1,800-yard type of running back." Since entering the league in 2016, the Titans are 12-0 when Henry has at least 11 carries, but they are 7-13 when he has 10 or fewer carries. Henry also leads the NFL with 6.09 yards per carry in the fourth quarter. The second-year back had 23 carries for 156 yards and a touchdown in the Wild-Card win over the Chiefs, and the yards were second most in franchise history in the playoffs, trailing only George. Henry must improve in the passing game, though especially with blitz pickups and understanding assignments. With Murray likely playing his last snap with the Titans unless they advance in the playoffs, the backfield is expected to be Henry's next year. Henry has a good matchup against New England this weekend, as they've allowed 4.7 yards per carry, and the Titans will surely lean on the ground game as they try to control the clock and keep quarterback Tom Brady off the field.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: ESPN.com - Cameron Wolfe